Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Today 80° Today 80° chance 61° 61° likely Tomorrow 66° Tomorrow 66° chance 58° 58° slight chance
Wednesday, April 5th, 2017
Decision 2017
By William Kincaid
CELINA - Just one countywide race will be decided at the polls in the May 2 primary - a contested Republican race for Celina Municipal Court judge, pitting Celina Law Director George Moore against local attorney Kathryn Speelman for the party's nomination to advance to the general election on Nov. 7. [More]
By Colin Foster
MINSTER - The game between Minster and Jackson Center looked headed for a close finish.
Then it got out of control quickly.
Trailing 3-2 entering the bottom of the fifth, the Wildcats scored three runs in the bottom half and then went off for eight more in the sixth to trigger a 13-3 run-rule victory on Tuesday at Four Seasons Park. [More]
Obituaries on April 5th, 2017
James E. Hague, 65, Celina, died on April 3, 2017, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. [More]
Amanda S. Hone, 30, Celina, died at 12:50 p.m. April 4, 2017, at her residence. [More]
Ralph Pruitt, 84, Saint Marys, died 9:59 P.M. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. [More]
Joy Ward-Donovan, 85, St. Marys, died at 11:56 p.m. April 2, 2017, at Covenant Care Center, Saginaw, Michigan. [More]
Local pictures on April 5th, 2017
Subscriber stories on April 5th, 2017
CELINA - Celina Merchant Association members expressed concern at their Tuesday meeting about how many downtown storefronts are either sitting vacant or soon will be.
ST. MARYS - The Elm Grove Cemetery Board of Directors will hire a new superintendent and make other changes in response to the recent annual cleanup that family members of the deceased say went too far.
Fair act wins CMA award
CELINA - Mercer County Fair Board members on Tuesday learned 46 percent of tickets for the Aug. 11 Brothers Osborne concert at the fair have been sold.
ROCKFORD - Village council members on Tuesday approved a mutual agreement with Willshire officials to provide water in the event of an emergency.
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CELINA - A Celina woman was found dead at her home on Tuesday afternoon when Celina police conducted a welfare check.
According to a news release, officers conducted the welfare check at 12:28 p.m. and found Amanda Hone, 30, 218 Godfrey Ave., dead upon arrival.
MINSTER - Local manufacturer Nidec Minster recently announced it had acquired Vamco International of Pittsburgh.
"The addition of Vamco to our prod
B&A Genetics helps farmers boost yields
CELINA - Seed industry veterans Gregg Adams and Matt Bixler recently announced the launch of their new company, B&A Genetics.
Dissatisfied with the
Smalley's single in ninth lifts Celina to win
CELINA - Two innings after appearing to be the hero of the game with what was originally thought to be a walk-off hit, Jake Smalley made sure his second chance would stick.
Area Roundup
Gary R. Rasberry
The Celina track and field team remained unbeaten in dual and tri matches in winning a meet featuring Fort Recovery and Bradford on Tuesday night at the Varsity Track.